Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The First Minister is promising the most radical reshaping of public services since the establishment of the Scottish Parliament.
Setting out his programme for government, John Swinney announced plans to cut the number of health boards, as well as measures to tackle violence against women and girls.

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